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Form-I Application
For
EC amendment Proposal of
Cluster No. 1 (Group of Mines) Capacity 3.30 MTY within lease area of 3692 Ha
Mugma Area Eastern Coalfields Limited
(September, 2017)
Prepared at
Regional Institute – I
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.)
G. T. Road (West End) Asansol - 713 304
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RESTRICTED The information given in this report is not to be communicated either directly or indirectly to the press or to any person not holding an official position in the CIL/Government.
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FORM - 1
(I) Basic Information
1 Name of the project Cluster No. 1 (Group of Mines) of M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
2 S.No. in the schedule 1 (a) 3 Proposed capacity / area / length
/ tonnage to be handled / command area / lease area / number of wells to be drilled
Total No. of Mines : 11 (Eleven) Coal Production Capacity : 3.30 MTY Cluster Area (Leasehold) : 3692.00 Ha
4 New / Expansion / Modernization This is an amendment proposal to the earlier granted EC vide letter no. J – 11015/78/2011 – IA – II (M) dated 16.01.2015 Need for EC Amendment In view of the production target set by CIL, a re-assessment of mine capacities has been carried out for the cluster while keeping the overall cluster capacity and area unchanged. This re-assessment / rationalization has been done based on present condition and capability of the mines for achieving optimum production levels. The changes will be in line with the revised mining plan for the cluster, duly approved by the Board of Directors in ECL on 01.09.2017. The changes with reference to the approved EC have been shown in the following table –
Sl No.
Name of the Mine Type
Lease Area (Ha)
Existing EC
Capacity (MTY)
Existing Life
(Years)
Proposed EC Capacity
(MTY)
Change in EC
Capacity (MTY)
Revised Life
(Years)
1 Hariajam UG UG 316.00 0.14 > 25 0.10 (-)0.04 >25 2 Badjna UG UG 676.00 0.10 > 25 0.15 (+)0.05 >25
3 Chapapur-II UG UG
& OC
480.00 0.20 > 25
0.75
(-)0.31
>25 Chapapur OC Patch
0.86 1
4 Khoodia UG UG
& OC
186.00 0.10 > 25
0.05 (-)0.15 >25 Khoodia OC Patch 0.10 1
5 Lakhimata UG UG
& OC
217.00 0.10 > 25
0.95 (+)0.45 20 Lakhimata OC Patch
0.40 8
6
Shampur-B UG UG &
OC 368.00
0.10 > 25
0.10 (-)0.20 >25 Shampur-B (Sangamahal) OC Patch
0.20 3
7 Mandman UG UG 345.00 0.10 > 25 Amalgamated
with Lakhimata OC
(-)0.10 -
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8 Nirsha OC Patch
OC 147.00 0.10 11 0.40 (+)0.30 8
9 Shampur-A UG UG
& OC
491.00 0.10 > 25
0.20 (-)0.02 8 Shampur-A OC Patch
0.12 2
10
Gopinathpur UG UG
& OC
157.00 0.07 > 25
0.20 - >25 Gopinathpur OC Patch
0.13 5
11 Kapasara UG UG
& OC
309.00 0.15 > 25
0.40 (+)0.02 >25 Kapasara OC Patch
0.23 5
Total 3692 3.30 3.30 -
5 Existing Capacity/Area etc
Existing EC capacity is 3.30 MTY and Cluster area is 3692.0 Ha. Approved vide EC letter no. J – 11015/78/2011 – IA – II (M) dated 16-01-2015.
6 Category of Project. i.e., ’A' or 'B' A 7 Does it attract the general
condition? If yes, Please specify No
8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, Please specify
No
9 Location Plot / Survey / Khasra No
Name of mines Name of Mouza J.L. No. Police Station Hariazam Bhamal
Kudurkiri Pandra Hariazam Debiana Pithakari Puradih Kuhuka Hatbari
82 96 95 80 139 81 78 141 79
Nirshachati
Badjna Debiana Badjna Topatand Bhalkuri Sindri Khusuri Madandih Basudeopur Patrakuli Rangamati Singpur Rangamati Debiana Halbari Kuhuka
139 87 88 126 84 91 90 89 137 85 86 85 139 79 141
Nirshachati
Chapapur-II Salgoria Ramkanali Dhura Debiana
131 134 135 139
Nirshachati
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Khoodia Birsingpur Mugma Mehtadih Birsingpur
70 69 71
Nirshachati
Lakhimata Marmah Mugma 57 69
Nirshachati
Shampur – B Chatabar Sangamahul Bandarchua Marma
200 206 205 57
Nirshachati
Mandaman Marmah Brindabanpur Kapasara Markara Gopinathpur
57 64 63 66 65
Nirshachati
Nirsha Nirsha 72 Nirshachati
Shampur – A Bhalijori Shampur Pauradih
73 74 78
Nirshachati
Gopinathpur Nirsha Birsingpur
72 70
Nirshachati
Kapasara Kapasara Edgarcoor Edgarcoor Brindabanpur
63 237 237 64
Chirkunda
Village Hariazam, Badjna, Chapapur-II, Khoodia, Lakhimata , Shampur – B , Mandaman, Nirsha, Shampur – A, Gopinathpur, Kapasara
Tehsil Nirsa Block District Dhanbad State Jharkhand
10 Nearest railway station / airport along with distance in kms.
Grand Chord Railway Line pass through the Block. Nearest Rly Station – Mugma & Thaparnagar. It is 30 km west of Asansol and 30 km east of Dhanbad. Kumardubi Railway Station on the Grand Chord Line is located about 13 km east from the area. Nearest airports are at Kolkata and Ranchi situated more than 200 kms away.
11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in kms.
It is located 6 km south of Nirsha town and 30 km west of Asansol and 30 km east of Dhanbad.
12 Village Panchayats Zilla Parishad Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal Addresses with telephone nos. to be oiven)
Nearest municipality is Dhanbad. Area falls under Nirsha CD Block.
13 Name of the applicant Eastern Coalfields Ltd. 14 Registered Address Sanctoria PO : Dishergarh, Dist: Burdwan, West Bengal PIN-
713333 15 Address for correspondence: Name B. N. Prasad
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Designation (Owner / Partner / CEO
General Manager (Environment)
Address Barachak House, PO: Sitarampur, Asansol, Dist: Burdwan, West Bengal
Pin Code 713359 E-mail [email protected], [email protected] Telephone No. 0341-2254510 Fax No. 0341-2254510
16 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet
Village- District-State (Not Applicable)
17 Interlinked Projects None 18 Whether separate application of
interlinked Project has been submitted
Not Applicable
19 If yes, date of submission Not Applicable 20 If no, reason Not Applicable 21 Whether proposal involves
approval / clearance under 1. The Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980 2. The Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972 3. The CRZ Notification, 1991
No No No
22 Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/relating to the site
No
23 Forest land involved(hectares) Nil 24 Whether there is any litigation
pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?
No
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(II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)
Yes Details are given below- Sl No.
Type of Degradation
As per EC
(Ha)
As per revised Mining plan
(Ha)
Incremental (Ha)
1 Excavation 371.00* 546.65* (+) 175.65 2 External
Dumping 48.00 48.00 -
3 Subsidence Nil Nil - Total (+) 175.65
Source: Approved Mining Plan including Mine Closure Plan *Including 171.0 Ha of abandoned / exhausted quarry. Thus, additional 175.65 Ha land to be broken up for mining. No additional external dump will be created as all the quarry voids will be backfilled and appropriately reclaimed.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?
Yes Land will be broken up during opencast mining leading to clearance of existing vegetation and habitations.
1.3 Creation of new land uses?
Yes New land-uses will be created due to opencast mining and areas subjected to subsidence due to underground mining by caving method. The new land uses will generally be in the form of plantations over mined-out / subsided areas.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?
No Geological Block has already been explored by GSI, CMPDI, ECL & MECL. No further investigation is required.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Infrastructure already exists 1.6 Demolition works? Yes Demolition of some buildings may be required for mining. 1.7 Temporary sites used
for construction works or housing of construction workers?
No
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations
Yes Excavation works due to opencast mining.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?
Yes
Underground mining by Bord & Pillar method of mining in conjunction with sand stowing and below excavated and backfilled areas with caving.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Backfilling of OC voids after re-handling of OB in temporary external dumps followed up with plantation.
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable. 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable. 1.13 Production and Yes Cluster capacity of 3.30 MTY. Present production from the cluster
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S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
manufacturing processes?
is 0.857 MTY (2016 – 17).
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?
Yes Coal is stored in hoppers or ground stockpiles before transport to Mugma Central Pool Railway Siding
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?
Yes Mine water discharged from the mine is allowed to settle in settling tanks. Most of this water is reused for dust suppression and stowing and part of it is used for domestic and community use. The remaining water is either discharged into local nallahs or is used for irrigation of agricultural land. The quarries also serve as water reservoirs for community use like bathing, washing etc. Industrial Waste Water: Waste water generated from the workshop and HEMM washing needs to be routed through O & G traps and the other waste water can be discharged after settling of suspended particulates for irrigation / into local nallahs. Domestic Waste Water: Domestic waste water generated is routed to soak-pits. Solid Waste in the form of OB is dumped externally and then re-handled and backfilled into the OC voids. Since the OB material is mostly shale and sandstone, no treatment is needed.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?
Yes Adequate housing facilities for workers have already been provided at all the existing mines. No further residential quarters are needed.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?
No
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?
No
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?
No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?
No
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the
No
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S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Barakar River with its tributaries controls the main drainage of the property. There is a seasonal Khoodia nullah which flows from west to east with its tributaries and controls the main drainage of the property. Pusai River, a tributary of the Khoodia River, flowing from west to east drains the northern portion of the cluster. There is no adverse effect of mining on these water bodies
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?
Yes Water accumulating in the mines is continuously pumped out. The quantity of pumping depends upon the make of water in the mine and varies from mine to mine. Maximum mine water removal is during the monsoons. No surface water is needed for mining process. Part of discharged mine water is used for stowing, plantation, and dust-suppression. Mine water after filtration is also used for domestic purposes. Remainder is discharged into local nallahs near the mines or is used for irrigation, which recharges the ground-water. Thus most of the mine discharge is gainfully utilized. No surface water is needed for mining process.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?
No _
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?
Yes There is movement of mining workers and other personnel between the mines and colonies. Coal from the mines is transported by road to Mugma Central Pool Railway Siding situated within the cluster and further transportation is also made from Mugma Central Pool Railway Siding to consumers by Railway.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?
Yes Sand stowing in underground mines forms part of progressive mine closure and is started immediately with beginning of depillaring operations. After cessation of underground mining activities, all the entries to the mines shall be effectively sealed off to avoid any accident. The service buildings where not needed any further shall be demolished. Backfilling of voids created due to opencast mining as well as that of the abandoned voids will be carried out and such land will be biologically reclaimed / eco-restored.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?
Yes Backfilling and re-handling of OB will generate dust which may impact air environment. Dismantling of infrastructure will also cause air and noise pollution for a brief period.
1.28 Influx of people to an Yes Influx of people has taken place due to direct and indirect
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S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
area in either temporarily or permanently?
employment opportunities.
1.29 Introduction of alien species?
No
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity?
No
1.31 Any other actions? No 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No. Information/checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)
Yes
Mostly undeveloped will be required for opencast mines as well as underground mining in conjunction with caving operation proposed in the cluster. Details given in Sl. No. 1.1.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD = m3/day
Yes Water source are usage are given below: Name of the Mine
Av Mine pumping (m3/day)
Domestic consumption from mine water (m3/day)
Industrial Consumption from Mine water (m3/day)
Excess mine water (m3/day)
Hariazam UG 1100 456 95 550 Badjna UG 1300 229 86 985 Chapapur-II, UG and OC Patch
1500 669 180 651
Khoodia UG and OC Patch
800 325 140 335
Lakhimata UG and OC Patch
1250 435 105 710
Shampur’B’ UG & OC
1080 416 157 507
Mandman UG 820 200 40 580 Nirsa OC Patch
300 167 131 Nil
Shampur-A UG and OC
900 200 51 650
Gopinathpur UG & OC Patch
700 267 110 323
Kapasara UG and OC Patch
800 118 85 597
Total 10550 3482 1180 5888 The mine water discharged from the mines is the chief source of water in the area and caters to the requirement of the entire
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S.No. Information/checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data community residing near the mines. Part of mine water is used for plantation, and dust-suppression. Mine water after filtration is also used for domestic purposes. Remainder is discharged into local nallah or is used for irrigation. There are no competing users of mine water. Potable water supply is met from PHED water supply network and also from filtration of the mine water in existing filtration plant.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes There is no requirement of sand at present as sufficient reserve for development is available in several mines and in remaining underground mines depillaring with caving is going. Diesel is used for operating the dumpers and trucks.
2.4 Construction material , stone, aggregates and soil (expected source – MT)
No
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT)
Yes Some timber is required for laying of underground tracks and for roof support in underground mines and is obtained from the forest department.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
Yes Power Supply from Jharkhand State Electricity Board. Fuel Requirement: Diesel is used for operating the dumpers and trucks.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)
No
3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)
No Not Applicable
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
No Not Applicable
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?
No Not Applicable
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3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,
No Not Applicable
3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month):
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes
Yes Opencast Mine: Sl. No.
Mine head As per approved EIA/EMP
As per revised mining plan
1 OB Dumps (MCM)
35.70 121.60
During the initial period, some external dump may be created which will be temporary in nature. The dumps will be re-handled and backfilled in the quarry void after the cessation of mining. After the initial phase, OB will be concurrently backfilled into the de-coaled areas of the quarry. Underground Mine: Very little amount of solid waste in the form of shale and sandstone mixed with coal is generated by the underground mines which is segregated at surface by hand-picking.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)
Yes Small quantities of domestic waste is generated from the colonies which are regularly transported by the vehicles of municipality / corporation.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)
Yes Used engine oil, oil filters, batteries of automobiles and cap-lamps are generated.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes
No
4.5 Surplus product No 4.6 Sewage sludge or
other sludge from effluent treatment
Yes The mine water contains very less suspended solids since it is allowed to settle in mine sumps before being pumped out. Content of suspended solids is high in those underground mines where stowing is done. However, the water in such mines is re-circulated and only the excess water is removed from the system. Very insignificant quantity of clayey sludge from effluent settling is produced which is filled in low lying lands or opencast voids.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes
Yes Solid waste will be generated from demolition of residential quarters, service buildings and infrastructure after mine closure. The waste so generated will be used for filling low lying areas or old quarry voids.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment
Yes Old equipment and machinery will become redundant during mine-life and will be surveyed off and sold as scrap.
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4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials
Yes Contamination of soil is possible due to inadvertent spillage of oils and improper storage of redundant machinery and equipment. Hydraulic fluids / oils are used in HEMM for their operation. Due to occasional bursting of hoses and leakages, hydraulic fuel gets spilled on the ground. The spilled hydraulic fluids is likely to percolate into the soil and get washed away by rains, thus contaminating a larger area of soil. Necessary control measures like preventive maintenance, scraping off the oil – soaked soil from the place of spillage are taken to prevent soil contamination. Redundant machinery is stored properly and sold off as scrap.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No 4.11 Other solid wastes No
5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources
Yes Diesel is burnt for coal transportation and operation of HEMM which releases SO2 and NOx.
5.2 Emissions from production processes
Yes Dust is produced in OC patches during drilling and blasting and during movement of HEMM and loaded trucks. Wet drilling is being practised in the OC operations. In underground mines, dust produced in the production process does not affect the ambient air quality above ground significantly as most of it settles in the underground. The emissions at surface are from CHP and coal transportation.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport
Yes Handling & transportation of coal & OB; loading and unloading of coal & OB.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment
No
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste
No
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste
No
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S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)
No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources
No
6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes In the underground mines, noise is generated during operation of ventilation fan, winding engine and CHP. Ground vibration is not appreciable at surface in case of underground mines due to high working depth. Ambient noise levels beyond 100m from the CHP and coal transport route is not likely to exceed the permissible limit of 55 dB(A) during day-time and 45 dB(A) during night-time.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes
Yes Movement of HEMM.
6.3 From construction or demolition
No No such activity will take place before mine closure.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Not applicable in case of UG mines. There will be noise and vibration during blasting in opencast mines.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic
Yes Noise will be generated from coal and sand transportation.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems
No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials
No
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)
No
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into No
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the land or into water
7.4 From any other sources No 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of
pollutants in the environment from these sources?
No
8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment:
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances
Yes Storage, transportation & handling of explosive and POL may lead to explosions, spillages, fires etc. Safety measures stipulated by DGMS are followed.
8.2 From any other causes Yes 1) Roof fall 2) Mine inundation 3) Blasting 4) Explosion 5) Fire 6) Operation of HEMM and automobiles Safety measures stipulated by DGMS are followed.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?
No The cluster does not fall under seismically active zone or land slide prone area. Due safety measures are taken to prevent inundation. There is no history of floods. The mines are well equipped to deal with eventualities as enumerated in CMR 1957 and related DGMS circulars.
9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which
could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality:
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development • extractive industries • supply industries
Yes
Socio-economic growth in the block is highly associated with mining activity. Mining supports development of ancillaries and other related activities.
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• other
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment
Yes After cessation of mining, the mined out areas will be reclaimed and ecologically restored by planting diverse species of trees. This will have a positive impact on the environment.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments
Yes The proposed mine infrastructure may be used in future also by other future projects after exhaustion of the reserves in these mines. Socio-economic benefits of the Project will accrue to local population also. As such, the likelihood of precedence for later developments cannot be ruled out.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects
Yes As coal occurs in continuous layers over large distances. Associated mining activity in future with numerous closely located centres along with other activities like power generation etc cannot be ruled out. This could lead to cumulative impact on environment.
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S. No.
Areas Name/ Identity
Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
None Not applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons -Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
None Not applicable
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
None Not applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters
None Not applicable
5 State, National boundaries None Not applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
None Not applicable
7 Defense installations None Not applicable 8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Densely populated areas lie within the
leasehold properties of the mines. As such, adequate sand stowing to prevent subsidence is a regular activity in mines where depillaring is being done.